Is the lecture in-person or online?

The Tolkien Lecture is an in-person event, but recordings are available on our Youtube channel.

Is the venue accessible?

Lectures are typically held in the Pichette Auditorium in Pembroke College, or in Oxford Town Hall. 

The Pichette Auditorium is accessible with step-free access from Rokos Quad. Details are available in the Pembroke College access guide.

Oxford Town Hall is an accessible building with lifts and an alternative access avoiding the main entrance steps. For more information, please see their website.

Please reach out to us if you have any further questions.

When can I get tickets?

Tickets will be released on Eventbrite two months before the event itself, the exact date of which varies year to year. Subscribe on WordPress and follow our social media to stay up to date!

Is this event open to people from outside Oxford University?

Yes! We are dedicated to keeping the Tolkien Lecture free and open to the general public.

Do I have to pay to attend?

No, the lecture is free to everyone. However, if you are able, please consider purchasing a ticket for £10, which will help us cover the costs of running the lecture this year and in the future. All donations are greatly appreciated.

How many tickets can be reserved at once?

Tickets may be reserved one at a time and must be associated with the name and email address of the ticket holder.

What happens if tickets run out?

Once tickets run out, we will open a waiting list. As tickets become available due to cancellations, they will be reallocated to those on the waiting list in the order that they signed up.

How long does the event last?

The lecture will last one hour, including a Q&A.

Is the lecture about Tolkien?

The lecture series is held in honour of Tolkien, and the enormous contribution to fantasy he made whilst a Professor at Pembroke College, but the subject of each lecture is more broadly on fantasy literature. Lecturers may or may not speak about Tolkien directly.

Have any other questions? Feel free to contact us!